ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery

Looking into both HIPS and recovery software (like FirstDefense-ISR) from my new-ish laptop (Lenovo Thinkpad T60p). But first thought I should really understand the capabilities and weaknesses of the "rescue & recovery" tools already included with the Thinkpad.

Does anyone know their way around "ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery"?

http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/think/thinkvantagetech/rescuerecovery.html

That is, is it an IBM product, or rebadged product from another developer? Is it reliable and capable enough so I won't need FD-ISR or Restore-It? Finally, are there any conflicts I should be wary of if I were to go with FD-ISR or RestoreIT, etc?

Thanks and regards!