Hewlett-Packard will absorb EDS into its Technology Solutions Group and Ron Rittenmeyer, the CEO of the recently acquired IT services firm, will retire Dec. 31. The moves--announced Friday--show that HP's integration of EDS occurring pretty quickly. Initially, HP allowed EDS to be run separately from its technology solutions group, but that structure didn't last long. With Rittenmeyer out, HP has consolidated its services unit under Ann Livermore. In a statement, HP said: The new organizational structure will allow HP to sell and deliver more integrated solutions for its customers. In addition, this organizational change is expected to allow HP to continue to quickly realize its revenue growth and cost-efficiency goals for EDS. Translation: HP plans to eliminate redundant operations quickly. Joe Eazor will become senior vice president of EDS and report to Livermore.