Harrods' IT director David Llamas has transformed the luxury retailer's systems during the last four years (Computing, 26 July). The affable technology leader has ripped out legacy applications, replacing old infrastructure with a service-based architecture.

Chatting at London's exclusive Mosimann’s Club, Llamas highlighted how a period of consolidation and standardisation means he is now ready for a sustained phase of innovation.

Llamas doesn't just have a keen eye for business technology and improved efficiency, however. While we were talking, the eagle-eyed IT director spotted film star Hugh Grant walking past the club.

But despite our excitement, neither of us 'papped' the Four Weddings and a Funeral actor. Which was odder than your might expect, given the context of the hysteria surrounding soul singer Amy Winehouse walking past Computing Towers the other day.

People were pushing and shoving each other to take photos of the celebrity pages mainstay and her husband Blake-Fielder-Civil, probably knowing that they can quickly upload the pictures and sell them for a quick buck...