SEATTLE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / September 5, 2025 / When we think of artifacts preserved in museums, most of us picture ancient manuscripts, fine art, or political documents. Rarely do we think of the stories of women in technology. Yet these stories are every bit as foundational to understanding our world today. That is why OPULIS: Women Powering Microsoft's Trillion-Dollar Shift is such a landmark publication.

Officially archived in the Microsoft Archives and endorsed by the Microsoft Alumni Network, OPULIS is more than a coffee table book. It is a cultural artifact that preserves the leadership narratives behind one of the most significant business transformations of the last fifty years.

Microsoft's trillion-dollar rise was not only about products or strategy. It was also about people. OPULIS chronicles the lives and contributions of 50 pioneering women whose decisions, innovations, and advocacy helped guide Microsoft through the cloud and AI revolutions. Their names may not always appear in headlines, but their fingerprints are everywhere across the technology landscape.

By pairing exclusive archival photographs with personal narratives, OPULIS turns the invisible into the visible. It captures moments that would otherwise disappear into the margins of corporate history. For example, it reveals how women leaders influenced key product rollouts, mentored rising talent, and championed access within an industry that continues to struggle with equity.

The decision to archive OPULIS at Microsoft's headquarters was more than symbolic. It confirmed that this work is part of the official record of the company's history. Just as historians study industrial revolutions of the past through factory ledgers, speeches, and correspondence, future scholars will study the digital revolution through projects like OPULIS.

Rashaana Shah, an Oscar-qualified producer and venture capitalist, described the book this way: "OPULIS celebrates the leaders who opened doors and democratized access in an industry that shaped every aspect of human life. It will echo across generations for its unique perspectives that shape our understanding of the past."

That echo is critical because business history often overlooks the role of women and underrepresented groups. Too often, the spotlight shines on a few charismatic CEOs while the teams that executed the work fade into obscurity. OPULIS corrects that imbalance by spotlighting the women who built resilient systems, launched billion-dollar products, and guided Microsoft into new markets.